Loyola University Chicago Reviews

"Loyola University Chicago is a Jesuit inspired school that holds true to its values of inclusion, diversity, and acceptance of everyone. At Loyola, the professors and staff are all working to make each student's experience an individualized one. There are a variety of courses in the J.D. program designed to meet any budding lawyer's interests and they are known for their Health Law and Child Law programs. The Loyola Alumni base is strong in Chicago which makes it easy to land a job post-graduation."

"Loyola was great school, I did not have much interaction with school administration as my program was just 1 year. But I was happy with how everything was handled and would recommend it."

"I think they tried hard. I found the Social Work program to be a bit unorganized, particularly as a night student, which was frustrating. I do believe Loyola is a good school overall."

"Great community of students and faculty. Wonderful learning environment."

"I had hands on experiences with staff that cared about my future and success."

"Loyola University Chicago is a great school. One of its greatest assets is its location in Chicago. The main campus is in a residential area on the North side of Chicago right on Lake Michigan. One of the things I loved the most about Loyola was the student diversity. I worked with interfaith ministries and it was great to have so many students from different countries and religions working together."

"Loyola has one of the mos beautiful campuses I have ever seen. Beautiful view of the lake from the information commons. There is a pretty big green movement on campus with a lot of the buildings being environmentally friendly and the production of biosoap on campus. There is a great variety of courses to take to fulfill art core. I thoroughly enjoyed the majority of the courses needed to fulfill my major. Very few complaints on staff."

"I really loved the Psychology, Spanish, Polish Studies and Honors Programs at Loyola University Chicago! The interdisciplinary approach was fantastic, and I felt challenged but always learning something new about the content and about myself as a student. I have to admit, I did not utilize the career counseling services. I had a mentor in the Psychology program who was amazing at helping me with the next steps in my career. Also, I had some issues with the financial aid office. I would pay by sending checks to the school, and they were lost on many occasions. This was very frustrating. I really loved that there were so many student clubs on campus, especially cultural clubs. I also felt like the University had a lot of great connections with local businesses, which allowed students to explore the city and gain more knowledge through work or internship opportunities!"

"Loyola's graduate program in teaching allows candidates to be fully immersed in their future career from the very start, with the help of their amazing relationships with schools all over Chicago. Every class is paired with a "field site" (school partnership) where candidates and their professors are based for the duration of the course. They are paired with teachers from the school, providing opportunities for observations and hands-on experience. With this strategy, students are not only reading practices and research from their textbooks, but are also seeing it in practice. Loyola's program also has a heavy focus on social justice. By developing a social justice lens in education, candidates are able to think critically, gaining an important awareness that we live in a diverse community. They are able to make connections between themselves, their community, and its resources, which makes teaching more effective and meaningful for their students. Most importantly, Loyola also requires its students to have a one year student-teaching internship. Candidates' first year and early exposure to schools will greatly assist in the success of their internship and licensure exams. The only downside to the program is the limited amount of time in class. It is a very fast-paced program! But as they all say, we don't learn everything through books and lectures, but the actual experience once become full-fledge teachers!"

"The school has a very reliable and expansive network of connections throughout the city of Chicago. It also helps that the school is a Jesuit Catholic institution because that also opens the doors to a large network. Because of all these connections, I have been able to get internship placements in widely recognized organizations where the experiences are incredibly eye-opening and fulfilling. The professors are wonderful and easily accessible to phone, email, and office hours. The campus is also downtown by the Water Tower so it is easily accessible, safe, and there is never a dull moment. It is grad school so you are expected to work hard and seek out support when you need it. An additional benefit is the wellness center that provides all types of wellness benefits especially with support for stress and anxiety related to school."

"Within the greater field of Social Work, there are many different subspecialties. One of the pros of getting a Master's degree in this field is that you can choose your area of interest, according to your personal skills and interests. The professors in the social work program seem to lean heavily towards group presentations and unstructured class discussions, rather than presenting their knowledge or helping students develop relevant social work skills. However, there were certain classes that I did feel that I learned something."

"My graduate program at Loyola University in Chicago is more than what I expected. The faculty and staff are very supportive and most importantly, accessible to the student body. E-mails with program information are regularly sent out to students about how to navigate the system and meet program deadlines. The financial Aid office is good at taking walk-ins and are accessible to inquiring students. However, I was a little displeased at the processing and disbursement of my financial aid loans and could have been managed more promptly. Overall, I love the school and appreciate the graduate level quality of the program curriculum. The content has proved challenging but very rewarding."

"Loyola University Chicago represents an engaged, intelligent and active community that made for a memorable experience both inside and outside the classroom. With strong connections to the vibrant city of Chicago, many of our professors were practicing professionals; and with the city outside our doorstep, we were able to build impactful professional (and personal) connections from the get-go. As a result of this differentiated college experience, I was ultimately able to secure a full-time job in my field before graduation, midst the recession. LUC graduates are highly sought after by Chicago employers in particular as thought-provoking, collaborative and engaged professionals ‰ÛÓ and I owe a lot of my professional success to this tremendous academic institution."

"Loyola Chicago is a great school. With any school you reap what you sow, and the more you put into it, the more get in return. One of the great assets of the university is the city itself. Chicago is filled with countless opportunities for employment, internships, networking, and cultural activities. There are so many opportunities and experiences for students to take advantage of."

"My program is small. My seminar classes typically only include 6-12 people and the instructors come across as very focused on student development. As a first semester Masters degree student, I have been advised to apply for presentations at conferences and my instructors care about my professional career path. Chicago is great, but funding at the Masters level is difficult to obtain."

"The Stritch School of Medicine offers its students a lot of administrative support and easy access to resources such as physicians and shadowing experience. Furthermore, they are always receptive to student feedback, whether it be about a class or wanting to start a student group or elective. On the downside, it is located in a Chicago suburb which removes the students from a noteworthy night-life. Also, driving is basically a must since public transport is limited and the Midwest winters are much too harsh for cycling. Tuition reflects a private school."

"Loyola University Chicago was a fantastic undergrad experience. You get to live on the gorgeous lakefront in Chicago, the classes are rigorous, the community is amazing. The downtown campus is also a very awesome resource."

"Loved it! Would highly recommend it to potential students."

"Loyola has an excellent faculty that are focused on your success if you engage them. The campus is a very relaxing and beautiful place on the lake which never seems crowded as most students are commuters who do not stick around after class. If you start your degree at Loyola there are equal opportunities to make friendships as any other university; however, transfer students will need to work extra hard to find their clique."

"It was a wonderful experience. Loyola allowed me access to Chicago, and consistently maintained a well-rounded and thought provoking discussion about Jesuit values and instilling them throughout the community."